MegaGlest vs Mindustry

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureMegaGlestMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC++Java
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 413★ 28,532
First released20102017
ReplacesAge of Empires, Warcraft IIIFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose MegaGlest if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in C++
MegaGlest details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is MegaGlest or Mindustry better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider MegaGlest if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are MegaGlest and Mindustry free and open-source?

Yes. MegaGlest is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Mindustry under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run MegaGlest and Mindustry with Docker?

MegaGlest: check the project docs for container support. Mindustry: yes.

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